18 h. ago Blue Badge driving alert on risk of £1,000 fine over parking rules

Experts say you could even have your badge withdrawn for not following the rules

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20 h. ago Drivers using blue badges warned 'we cannot continue to ignore this issue'

Leading organisations are calling for change after blue badge misuse figures have soared to 'shocking' levels

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24 h. ago Blue badge warning issued as common mistake could lead to £1,000 fine

Avoid getting slapped with a hefty fee by brushing up on the rules

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3 d. ago People with a Blue Badge cannot park in certain places at any time of day or night

Full list of Blue Badge parking rules for people travelling in a vehicle as a driver or passenger over the bank holiday weekend.

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9 d. ago Blue Badge holders beware as these four alerts will get you into serious trouble

Blue Badge holders must abide by a certain number of rules or face major consequences, including a £1,000 fine

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9 d. ago Blue Badge fraud skyrockets 1,000% as disabled drivers 'exploited' in sick 'abuse'

Blue Badge fraud and misuse is a huge issue on the rise, with experts warning that the 'harmless' act of borrowing a permit from family can have serious consequences

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1 week ago Full Blue Badge parking eligibility for drivers with 'hidden' disabilities

Blue Badges can be a lifeline for those with hidden disabilities, as they provide access to a range of parking benefits. Here's everything you need to know about how to apply for a Blue Badge.

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1 week ago Blue Badge driver left fuming after being fined £110 for parking in a disabled bay

Philip Davey was fined after parking in a disabled bay in Billet Lane car park, Hornchurch, during a visit to Queen's Theatre with his mother-in-law, who is seriously ill with cancer

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1 week ago Woman who used disabled person's Blue Badge for parking gets a shock after court

Isle of Wight woman Paula MacLachlan had to pay more than £1,000 after she unlawfully used a disabled person's Blue Badge when parking in Isle of Wight in September last year

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2 w. ago Blue Badge applicants with certain mobility issues told 'you do not qualify'

Minister for the future of roads at the Department for Transport Lilian Greenwood has issued a statement on changing the eligibility criteria of the Blue Badge following queries from MPs

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2 w. ago Blue Badge fraud has 'increased by over 1000 per cent' since 2016 as driver misuse and theft soars

The range of abuse varies from intentional theft, organised fraud, producing and selling counterfeit badges online, and using deceased people's badges.

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2 w. ago Blue Badge fraud has 'increased by over 1000%' since 2016 as driver misuse and theft soars

The range of abuse varies from intentional theft, organised fraud, producing and selling counterfeit badges online, and using deceased people's badges.

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2 w. ago Blue Badge holders can park for free in several European countries – full list

If you're living with a physical disability or health condition that impacts your ability to walk safely, you might be eligible for a Blue Badge – and it works in certain parts of Europe

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2 w. ago Getting a Blue Peter badge can save parents £100s during school holidays

The free badge could save parents a small fortune this summer at more than 200 UK attractions

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2 w. ago Blue Badge update for people on PIP due to move to new disability payment this year

An important letter about the Blue Badge scheme will be issued following the move to Adult Disability Payment.

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2 w. ago Blue Badge holders hit with new parking rules this month – see if you're affected

A number of new spaces will open up in a major UK region impacting Blue Badge holders, offering increased access for those who benefit from better access to their destinations

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2 w. ago Blue Badge holders can use their parking permit in these countries while on holiday abroad

Blue Badge users could access parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, extended parking durations, or exemptions from parking fees.

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3 w. ago Full list of Blue Badge criteria as 19 key points decide who is eligible for benefit

Blue Badges are issued by local authorities and can help people with severe disabilities, or physical or mental health conditions, park closer to their destination

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3 w. ago Everyone who can automatically get a disabled parking Blue Badge

People with a Blue Badge can usually park closer to their destination including on double yellow lines or disabled bays

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3 w. ago Full list of people who qualify for disabled Blue Badge parking

Blue Badges allow eligible people to park in disabled car park spaces, generally meaning a shorter walk to their destination

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